Best 2 Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken Recipes

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Moroccan peach roasted chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish with a unique blend of spices, aromatic herbs, and sweet peaches. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and olive oil before being roasted until tender and juicy. The peaches add a delightful sweetness to the dish, while the spices and herbs give it a depth of flavor that is sure to impress. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN PEACH ROASTED CHICKEN



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A true crowd pleaser, this sweet chicken is very juicy and goes very well with white rice. I have modified it from an original Djedjad recipe which calls for apricots.

Provided by Simone

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup margarine or butter
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon rose water
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, with skin
1 pound fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a glass measuring cup, combine the margarine, honey, rose water, salt and pepper. Heat in the microwave until margarine has melted, about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the margarine mixture over it. Stir to coat the chicken completely. Place the dish of chicken into the oven.
  • Cook uncovered in the preheated oven until chicken pieces have browned, about 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add the peaches to the dish and sprinkle with sugar. Continue to roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 more minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a serving dish and pour the juices from the pan over them. Garnish with slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 129.5 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 42.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 603.5 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

MOROCCAN PEACH ROASTED CHICKEN



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This goes great served with white rice. I have always just used regular water in place of rose water and think it turns out great!

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon rose water (I use regular water)
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, to taste
4 lbs bone-in chicken pieces, with skin
1 lb fresh peach, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a glass measuring cup, combine the margarine, honey, rose water, salt and pepper.
  • Heat in the microwave until margarine has melted, about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the margarine mixture over it.
  • Stir to coat the chicken completely.
  • Place the dish of chicken into the oven.
  • Cook uncovered in the preheated oven until chicken pieces have browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Add the peaches to the dish and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Continue to roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 more minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a serving dish and pour the juices from the pan over them.
  • Garnish with slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 605.6, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 20.1, Protein 35

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • The chicken can be roasted in a Dutch oven or a roasting pan.
  • If you want the chicken to be extra crispy, you can increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, the peaches are sweet and caramelized, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are some additional tips for making Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken:

  • You can use any type of chicken you like for this recipe. I prefer to use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs because they are more flavorful.
  • If you want to make the dish ahead of time, you can marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to bring the chicken to room temperature before roasting.
  • You can also cook the chicken in a slow cooker. Just place the chicken in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Enjoy!

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